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Lexington Green

Bedford Street, Lexington, MA 02173
781-861-2758
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Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Lexington
Type: Battlefields, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Description: Site of the first battle between the Minutemen and the Redcoats during the Revolutionary War.
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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40 reviews 40 reviews
27 attraction reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Take your time. Walk around. Visit the witness houses/pubs. (The house/pubs that were standing at the time of the event.) Most of all, understand that, depending on your view of history, the first shots of freedom from England were fired here. By militia. Against the great army in the world (at the time).

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Framingham, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Although kept nice, Lexington Green was not an old soul feel. Framingham, MA center has more an old soul feel.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This is not a super exciting attraction, but it is historical and worth a walk through if you happen to be in Lexington. Its a large green in the center where there are some monuments/statues and plaques that tell about the history of the area.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This is a well maintained historic area where the revolution all started. A nice quick must see for all Americans.

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Billerica, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I grew up South of Boston, so I really didn't get a chance to make it up to the early morning re-enactment. Since I live nearby, I really have no excuse, especially as someone who enjoys history. Whether you live a stones throw from the Battle Green, or come from a distance away, the trick is to get to an... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

They may be little boys (of both sexes) that like dressing up and playing with guns, but they certainly know their history (or at least, those that I spoke to, or overheard, do). They are more than happy to debunk myths, and point out discrepancies in reports of what happened. Earlier in the day, before the re-enactors started to mass,... More

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San Diego, California
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The Lexington Battle Green is where the American Revolution began. This is the perfect spot to reflect upon the history of America's freedom.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The park affords a nice walk through history. Every child studying the American Revolution should try to visit.

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Lexington, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

A town full of historical buildings and the green is a gem. The British and Patriots fought here and the tour guides, year round, give a superb commentary on the events of 1776. It is a beautiful spot to take a break and sit on a bench to enjoy the town center and savor the history of America's freedom.

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Sydney
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Charming town, deep history - as a tourist, great place to visit! A 5 minute walk from the main street with shops and nice places to eat - visit Lexx

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